Duke University
NC · Common Data Set 2024-2025
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 5.7% | 1,740 | 96.8% | — |
| 2023-2024 | 6.8% | 1,742 | 96.0% | — |
| 2021-2022 | 5.9% | 16 | 96.0% | — |
| 2020-2021 | 7.8% | 1,584 | 95.4% | — |
| 2019-2020 | 7.7% | 1,730 | 94.7% | — |
Common cross-admits
- University of Pennsylvania
- Vanderbilt University
- Georgetown University
- Harvard University
- Yale University
- Northwestern University
- Cornell University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Duke University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- Johns Hopkins University
- Stanford University
- Princeton University
- University of Chicago
- Emory University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Duke University?
Duke University admits 5.7% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Duke University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Duke University is 1500–1570, with a median score of 1548. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1500; students at the 75th percentile scored 1570.
What ACT score do I need for Duke University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Duke University is 34–35, with a median of 35.
How much does Duke University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Duke University is $70,265. Room and board is approximately $19,247. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Duke University?
Duke University's 6-year graduation rate is 96.8%. The first-year retention rate is 98.0%.
How many students attend Duke University?
Duke University enrolls 6,523 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 5:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Duke University's officially published Common Data Set for 2024-2025.